[Classical] Introducing Recommended Moving/Touching Pieces
Music is truly wonderful—some people may even say a single song saved their life.
Among such music, there are pieces with lyrics and pieces without.
In this article, we introduce moving works from the world of classical music, where pieces without lyrics are common.
There are things you can feel precisely because there are no words—only melody and resonance—and at times they can move you deeply.
Whether you’re a classical music fan or someone who doesn’t often have the chance to listen to it, we hope this article helps you savor the charm of classical music.
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[Classical] Introducing Moving, Recommended Pieces (31–40)
Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 “Christmas”Arcangelo Corelli
Corelli was an Italian composer, conductor, and violinist.
His collection of concerti grossi was published in 1712.
The Christmas Concerto, with its G minor melody performed by strings such as violas and cellos, evokes a peaceful and sacred Christmas atmosphere.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: ‘The Death of Åse’Edvard Grieg
Grieg was a Norwegian musician.
In 1874, at the request of Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, Grieg composed incidental music for the play Peer Gynt.
The second piece, Aase’s Death, is a lament depicting Peer watching over the death of his grandmother, Aase.
Symphony No. 1 in D major, “Titan” – Movement III: Without sluggishness, solemnly and with dignityGustav Mahler
Mahler was a German composer.
The third movement of “Titan” begins quietly with soft timpani strokes.
Next, an oboe melody imbued with pathos, reminiscent of an old Bohemian folk song, enters.
A heavy, oppressive mood pervades the entire piece.
The title “Titan” was inspired by the German Romantic writer Jean Paul’s novel.
Waltz “Artist’s Life,” Op. 316Johann Strauss II
Johann Strauss II was born in Vienna in 1804.
His father, Johann I, produced numerous dance pieces and was known as the “Father of the Waltz.” In 1867, Johann II composed the waltz “Artist’s Life,” a piece that depicts a lively gathering of Viennese artists.
Flute Quartet in D major, Movement IIILuigi Rodolfo Boccherini
Boccherini was an Italian composer.
The fifth piece in his Five String Quintets, Op.
49 in E-flat major, was arranged by the composer Pleyel as the Flute Quartet in D major.
The third movement, Larghetto, features plaintive melodies for flute, violin, and viola that evoke Spanish music.
[Classical] Introducing Moving, Recommended Pieces (41–50)
“Three Suites for Solo Cello,” No. 2 in D minor, Op. 131cRega
Reger was a German musician.
He was active during the transition from late Romanticism to twentieth-century modern music.
His Three Suites for Unaccompanied Cello, No.
2 in D minor, was dedicated to Becker, Reger’s close friend, a cellist and cello professor.
It is a piece that, within its somber melodies, also possesses an elegant grace.
Dances and Aria for Lute, Suite No. 3Respighi
Respighi was an Italian composer.
He showed an interest in early music and arranged lute pieces from the 16th and 17th centuries, compiling them into three suites titled Ancient Airs and Dances for Lute.
The melodies are nostalgic, rustic, and wistful.